Neuro/Psych Sleep Clinic
The UCSF Neuro/Psych Sleep Clinic specializes in sleep disorders. We provide evaluations and care for patients with conditions that include insomnia, periodic leg movements, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias (such as sleepwalking and REM sleep behavior disorder), narcolepsy, excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea. Our team includes neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists.
While all patients with sleep concerns are welcome, our clinic particularly focuses on those who have neurological or psychiatric disorders.
For our insomnia patients, we offer a one-on-one treatment called CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia), which can help to address the underlying causes of sleeplessness. Benefits may include improving sleep quality, decreasing the time it takes to fall asleep, minimizing sleep disruptions and reducing dependency on sleep medications.
The CBT-I treatment course is typically 6 to 8 sessions. This method doesn’t involve medication and isn’t designed to replace regular psychotherapeutic care, though it may lessen anxiety and depression. Patients who are already on medication for insomnia or who have additional sleep issues can undergo CBT-I along with other prescribed treatments.
When needed, the Neuro/Psych Sleep Clinic arranges sleep studies at the UCSF sleep testing laboratory, located at 1600 Divisadero Street on the Mount Zion campus.
Our locations
Clinical trials
Closed-Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Major Depression
Effect size of active compared to sham stimulation (mean difference in Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) score before and after the sham and treatment periods). Higher MADRS score indicates more severe depression; ...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in the West and No. 3 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery
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Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for psychiatric care
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Insurance card
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Previous sleep studies
- PAP equipment (machine, mask), if used
- Any additional medical records you think are relevant
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Our research initiatives
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UCSF Department of Psychiatry Research
The UCSF Department of Psychiatry brings together experts from several disciplines to investigate many aspects of mental illness and health. They are dedicated to improving the prevention and treatment of mental disorders.
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UCSF Department of Neurology Research
The UCSF Department of Neurology conducts research to improve understanding of neurological disorders, with the goals of finding better treatments and methods of prevention.
